This Memorial Day Weekend WVUCI is hosting 3 Memorial Services at three different locations. Go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/memorial-day-celebrations-tickets-151575226583 [1] to register, for more information, and to attend virtually each day. 1. Thursday, May 27th, 2021, 11:00 am, The Town of Indian Head, Inside Pavilion Green at Indian Head located in Charles County at the end of […]
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Resource on the impact of Traumatic Brain Injury
(TBI): https://damorementalhealth.com/impact-of-traumatic-brain-injuries/ TBI can be acquired in many ways and can be life-altering or even fatal if left untreated. According to the CDC, moderate to severe traumatic brain injuries can lead to a lifetime of physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral changes. People with TBI are also more likely to abuse alcohol or illicit drugs and […]
Caregiver Resources and Referrals for Alzheimer Support
(https://www.alzheimersupport.com/) Alzheimer Support is a free service that helps families who have loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. By using our free search tool and nationwide database of Alzheimer’s care facilities, families who are in need of care for their loved ones can locate licensed care homes and communities that are properly equipped to […]
Medicare is Helping Cover Prosthetic Device Costs
Healthline recognizes Seniors face a complex Medicare system. To help seniors navigate their Medicare benefits, our experts discuss the different parts and what services, medications, and treatment are included under each part to help Seniors identify the best plan for their needs. Does Medicare Cover Costs for Prosthetic Devices? [1] https://www.healthline.com/health/medicare/does-medicare-cover-prosthetics What You Need to […]
Help for Spanish-Speaking Users on Naavets.org
My current project to help fill some key informational gaps for non-English readers living in the US. One of these gaps that we’ve identified is a lack of consolidated, practical info on mental health resources for the US Hispanic population. Being a non-native speaker comes with many of it’s own challenges, but we can at […]
Partnerships for Veteran & Military Health Conference Teaches Life Lessons for All
Thank you for your support and encouragement in promoting the health and well-being of Veterans, Servicemembers, and their families and caregivers. I’m excited to share this article [1] with you about the first-ever Partnerships for Veteran & Military Health virtual conference, “Inspiring a Community of Care and Connections” scheduled for April 23 – 24, 2021. […]
Invisible Warriors
After more than 11 years, the critically acclaimed documentary, Invisible Warriors: African American Women in World War II is finished! There will be a virtual screening (essentially a world premiere) hosted by the Kingdom of the Netherlands on Sunday March 21 – 2 – 4 pm, National Rosie the Riveter Day. For those of you […]
Veterans Scholarship Program at Mercy College Approved
Great news!! The National Science Foundation has approved our ‘Veterans to Math Teachers’ scholarship program for another year at Mercy College, beginning in June, 2021 (This Year!!). I am enlisting your support to help ‘spread the word’ for this amazing scholarship program for our deserving veterans. Just to recap: My name is Dr. William Farber, […]
New Engagement Video and COVID Equity Update REMINDER: March 10th Cyberseminar
ANNOUNCEMENT: New Engagement Video and COVID Equity Update REMINDER: March 10th Cyberseminar 03/08/2021 ANNOUNCEMENT MARCH 8, 2021 NEW VIDEO: ENGAGING HEALTHCARE TEAMS TO ELIMINATE HEALTH INEQUITIES The Office of Health Equity [1] announces the availability of a 3 minute video, Engaging Healthcare Teams to Eliminate Health Inequities, developed by a team led by Leslie Hausmann […]
Senior Wellness Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic and Recovery 2021
It has been a rough year for us all, but after caring for my aging parents during the pandemic, I’m convinced senior citizens may have had the most difficult experience of anyone. From being in a high-risk age group for the virus, to being isolated from loved ones for an extended period of time, to […]